Description

Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, cystitis, gonococcal infection, etc. caused by bacteria. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu or viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

Uses of Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis

This medicine is used for the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, a condition characterized by sudden worsening of chronic symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, etc. associated with chronic bronchitis.

Cystitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of cystitis, a bladder infection caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Enterococci, Klebsiella pneumoniae, etc.

Gonococcal Infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Pneumonia

This medicine is used in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia which is a most common type of lung infection caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenzae, etc.

Sinusitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

This medicine is used for the treatment of infections of the throat and airways leading to the lungs, namely tonsillitis and pharyngitis, caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet

Diarrheasevere

Abdominal painsevererare

Dark or Clay colored stoolssevererare

Decreased appetitesevererare

Blurred visionsevererare

Acid or sour stomachrare

Excessive gas in stomachrare

Joint painrare

Change in tasterare

Change in color/odor of vaginal dischargesevere

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of administration of the dose.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Cefpoprime 200 mg Tablet

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefpodoxime, any other beta-lactam antibiotics, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Colitis

moderate

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Impaired kidney function

moderate

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Impaired liver function

moderate

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Food interactions

This medicine is usually taken with food since food increases its absorption. If you are advised to take this medicine after food, then a sufficient time gap should be maintained in order to avoid any undesired side effects. Your doctor will give you specific instructions based on your clinical condition.

Lab interactions

Coombs test

moderate

Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if you are undergoing the Coombs test. A false positive result may be obtained if this test is performed during treatment with this medicine. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually taken with food. Your doctor may advise you to take this medicine with or without food, based on your clinical condition. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.

General warnings

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

- Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.

Impaired Kidney function

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Drug resistance

- Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

Use in Pediatrics

- This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age unless specifically prescribed by the doctor in patients who are able to swallow the whole tablet.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number.

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